The 3+ meals is a great way. I also make sure to have snacks packed with me. If I have fruit or dark chocolate I pair it with protein and/fat to keep my blood sugar leveled (ex: I like dark chocolate chips with walnuts or pumpkin seeds, or apple and PB)

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At JurasicSue, I totally agree! Yesterday I had 4 meals and it actually helped to reduce cravings even though I did have a crepe and a smal cake. Nevetheless, I realized that I've been afraid to binge again so I made a big deal about how I couldn't control myself. I've realized that binging is normal and everyone goes through it. Eating 4 meals made me feel like I was eating more but I kept small portions so it met my calorie range.

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I find that taking time to eat a healthy meal helps to decrease any afternoon sugar cravings. When work gets busy or I have a deadline, I completely forget to eat. When that happens, I do take a nose dive into chocolate for that quick energy rush. That's why I try to make sure that if I am under a deadline and need to get a lot of work done in a short period of time, that I do eat my lunch. If I skip lunch, I'll eat junk.

So, do your best to eat on a schedule even if it means eating your lunch while standing. I've had to do that to get a rush job done. Luckily, that doesn't happen that often.

Also, are you bringing your own snacks ? It is okay to have a snack. we all need snacks to keep us from over eating later. Keep some healthy snacks at your desk for times when you might have to work through lunch. a high fiber granola bar is a better option than a bunch of fun sized candies.

As other people I bring in my own food. I tend to go with a high protein treat because I know if I take in too much sugar I'm going to get the shakes. I stick with peanut butter and every once in a while I give myself a real treat. You have to have something to keep yourself from going crazy!

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Arrange in advance to have healthy snacks and meals available. I've always got a moderately healthy granola bar in my purse, lest a need to feed tempt me into junk food. You need to make it more convenient to eat healthy than not. And I always have water with me to reduce the temptation to have soda. Water is better for me than diet soda because it doesn't have a sweet taste that makes me crave more sweets.

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